| 单词 | hoot |
| 释义 | hoot hoot1 —hootingly, adv. /hooht/, v.i. 1. to cry out or shout, esp. in disapproval or derision. 2. to utter the cry characteristic of an owl. 3. to utter a similar sound. 4. Chiefly Brit. to blow a horn or whistle; toot. v.t. 5. to assail with shouts of disapproval or derision: The fans hooted the umpire. 6. to drive out, off, or away by hooting. 7. to express in hoots: The crowd hooted its disagreement with the speaker. n. 8. the cry of an owl. 9. any similar sound, as an inarticulate shout. 10. a cry or shout, esp. of disapproval or derision. 11. Brit. a horn, siren, or whistle, esp. a factory whistle. 12. Informal. the least bit of concern, interest, or thought; trifle: I don't give a hoot. 13. Slang. an extremely funny person, situation, or event: Your mother's a hoot when she tells about her escapades in boarding school. [1150-1200; ME hoten, huten, houten (v.); perh. imit.] Syn. 1, 5. jeer, boo, hiss. 5. razz. hoot2 /hooht/, interj. Scot. and North Eng. (used as an expression of impatience, dissatisfaction, objection, or dislike.) [1675-85; cf. Sw hut, Welsh hwt, Ir ut begone!] |
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